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Overview

The Toro Company is seeking a Welder I for the 2nd shift, offering a starting pay of $27.01 per hour. The role involves various welding responsibilities, including passing weld tests, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Successfully pass weld tests to demonstrate skill and accuracy.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and 3D models.
  • Ensure proper alignment and fit-up of parts prior to welding, based on blueprint specifications.
  • Inspect materials and structures before welding to verify quality and readiness.
  • Weld components according to blueprint specifications and established procedures.
  • Monitor the welding process and make necessary adjustments to equipment for optimal results.
  • Maintain welding equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of parts and materials within the assigned work area.
  • Responsible for proper labeling of parts.
  • Monitor tooling for wear or damage and report repair needs promptly.
  • Notify supervisor immediately of any tooling problems.
  • Maintain a clean work area according to 5S standards.
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety by following all safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in M.I.G. welding techniques.
  • Ability to follow instructions and quickly learn new skills and processes.
  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Additional Information

  • 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm with overtime when needed.
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How this job compares in Monroe County, WI

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Wisconsin, whose middle half runs $23–$30/hr across 95 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 61% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Monroe County, WI

Monroe County, WI is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Wisconsin as a whole we're tracking 157 other active welding openings from 108 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Wisconsin.

The Toro Company currently has 1 other opening live in Wisconsin, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Wisconsin at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are QPS Employment Group (17), Wabash (5), and API Heat Transfer (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Wisconsin, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marinette at $32/hr, Waukesha at $30/hr, and Neenah at $23/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder I, 2nd shift - The Toro Company figures were last recalculated when this page was built.